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Summary: Dubai's success
Comment: A very comprehensive overview of the politics and economics of this new Mecca or Las Vegas of the Gulf. it is well worth a read and very interesting how little oil comes into this story compared to other GSS countries.
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Summary: Finally... a book on Dubai for the inquisitive
Comment: This highly polished and painstakingly researched book is the first serious study of Dubai - one of the world's fastest growing and most headline-grabbing cities. There are eight chapters, beginning with a substantial historical background before turning to the present day development of the economy and the survival of the ruling family. Although respectful and dispassionate throughout, no punches are pulled and the book builds up to a strong climax with a discussion of security and terror threats. In some ways, the author himself is of equal interest as the book, with englishman Dr.Davidson considered to be as influential as a sheikh in some parts of this oil rich region.
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